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FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER: WEEK #12 – 2016 – My Brother Alf

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Michael

Image: http://publicdomainarchive.com/public-domain-images-paint-numbers-billboard/   The opening sentence for the March 18th Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner:  “This was the first time I had ever had to sign for a letter addressed to Occupant.” Please use this sentence (or this thought) somewhere in your flash. … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday – 3 – Spring Wedding

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Michael

Image: View of the church of Saint Paul de Mausole by Vincent van Gogh We are standing across the field from the church the one we plan for our wedding. Spring has arrived and last and allowed this opportunity to … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 09-22-2015 – Miss Molly

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Michael

Miss Molly was pleased to be once again out in the garden plying her limited but satisfying artistic skills. As proprietor of Miss Molly’s One-Stop Erotica Shop, open Thursdays – Sunday, she was always happy to get away from the … Continue reading →

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Knock, knock Writing Challenge Week #3 – Favourite Artist

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Michael

This week’s challenge: Write about your favourite painting. Why do you like it? What’s the story behind it, do you know? And why is it special to you? One of the things I have learned from age and experience is … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 28: art & artist – Street Cricket

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Michael

Artist: M.C. Escher; Completion Date: 1948; wikiart.org; The Drawing Hands One afternoon, you become more than usual lost in the art. You wander into a gallery tucked away at the end of a long hallway. Hanging on the room’s beige … Continue reading →

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Mondays Finish the Story – February 16th, 2015 – One Note

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Michael

Image: Barbara W Beacham Finish the story begins with: “Little did they know when the photographer took their picture that they would find themselves trapped in a painting.” It’s the most awful feeling. ‘There’s nowhere to go,’ said one. ‘There’s … Continue reading →

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OpenLinkNight ~ Birthday Gift

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Michael

Homecoming is not something we have in Australia but we do have birthdays! My birthday arrived on its annual pilgrimage The numbers are increasing But little I can do about it But enjoy the day as I do everyday. My … Continue reading →

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MeetingTheBar ~ FormForAll: Paradelles

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Michael

Train tracks ratatatat, the journey south began Train tracks ratatatat, the journey south began Collected a mate resplendent in red and conversation Collected a mate resplendent in red and conversation Tracks red in conversation, train south ratatatat, Mate began the … Continue reading →

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Days with My Son.

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Michael

I  have spent the past two days working with my son on  a mural on the outside of the Newcastle Art Gallery. It has been the most rewarding of days, being with him again is such a treat for me. … Continue reading →

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